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Persuasion Speech Rubric
Rubric Code: YX2629B
By simmdani2242
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Speech
  Above Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Below Standard

2 pts

Not Evident

1 pts

Introduction

Above Standard

Excellent attention getter. Related to audience, brief intro. of topic, and stated claim. Previewed main points and stated relevance of topic.
Meets Standard

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, attention getter stated, previewed main points; however, claim wasn't clearly expressed. Relevance of topic was somewhat apparent.
Below Standard

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. Attention getting and/or main points were lacking.
Not Evident

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the intro wasn't useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Body

Above Standard

Main points are clearly stated with supporting details. Presents various problems regarding topic and offers several solutions. Transitions are effectively used for coherent movement from point to point.
Meets Standard

General body organization was sequential, but some steps weren't clear or developed.
Presents problems regarding topic and offers a solution.Transitions were adequate, but not as unique or distinct as they could be.
Below Standard

The speaker has some organizational format, but lacked detail so the persuasive impact was limited. Does present a problem but does not offer solution. Transitions need work.
Not Evident

The speech was difficult to follow due to lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points. No problem or solution is evident.Difficult to identify intro, body, conclusion.
Conclusion

Above Standard

The speaker summarized the main points. Left the audience with a specific call to action and a powerful clincher.
Meets Standard

The speaker recapped many points but missed at least one key component of conclusion.
Below Standard

The speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized manner. Two or more important components were not present.
Not Evident

Conclusion ended rather abruptly. Most parts of the conclusion were missing.
Information

Above Standard

Presents sound and accurate information. Facts include:
a)specific characteristics of genre
b)brief history
c)influences onto other genres of music
d)how specific artists personified the evolution of the genre
Meets Standard

Information is mostly accurate and includes most of the following:
a)specific characteristics of genre
b)brief history
c)influences onto other genres of music
d)how specific artists personified the evolution of the genre
Below Standard

Information is somewhat accurate and includes some of the following:
a)specific characteristics of genre
b)brief history
c)influences onto other genres of music
d)how specific artists personified the evolution of the genre
Not Evident

Information is rarely accurate and hardly includes any of the following:
a)specific characteristics of genre
b)brief history
c)influences onto other genres of music
d)how specific artists personified the evolution of the genre
Visual Aid (if presenting)

Above Standard

Visual Aid successfully enhances arguments. Very well laid out/visually appealing.
Meets Standard

Visual aid accompanies arguments. Text and images are included.
Below Standard

Visual aid is limited to text and few images.
Not Evident

Minimal or no visual aid.
Voice (if presenting)

Above Standard

Inflection (pace, pitch, power, pauses, articulation) used to heighten interest and match message appropriately.
Meets Standard

Some limited variation of vocal characteristics seemed inconsistent at times.
Below Standard

The student could be heard most of the time, but at certain points was inaudible and/or inarticulate. Little pitch variation. Pacing was too slow/fast.
Not Evident

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to monotone or inappropriate variation of voice.
Eye Contact (if presenting)

Above Standard

Consistently and effectively used eye contact to establish rapport with audience. .
Meets Standard

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on just a few people. Some use of speaker notes.
Below Standard

Seemed disconnected from audience for noticeable periods of time.
Not Evident

The speaker seldom looked at the audience. Reads speech from notes. Avoided eye contact with audience.




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